BE SAFE #Florida
"Only seven hurricanes have gone from Category 1 to Category 5 in 24 hours or less. #Milton is now the second fastest to do so."

#Florida #Milton
WashPost:
Hurricane Milton reaches Category 5 strength on approach to Florida
https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/10/07/hurricane-milton-florida-landfall-tampa-bay/

BE SAFE #Florida
EVACUATION ORDER: Lee County has issued a Mandatory Evacuation for Zones A and B. Shown below in Red and Orange. If you are in these zones, you must be out by Tuesday evening. Storm shelters will open up at 3 PM today. #Milton

@Bix where is Tampa bay in all of this?

@matuzalem
this is the Ft. Myers area.

@Bix yes I know, Tampa bay is north of that, and they should also be evacuated.

@matuzalem
"Pinellas County is encouraging voluntary evacuation for residents in Zone A, B and C and mobile home" so far, we are here.
https://pinellas.gov/news/county-issues-evacuation-orders-for-health-care-facilities-in-zones-a-b-c/